SEC Issues Investor Alert on Marijuana-Related Investments

Last week, the SEC also weighed in, issuing an investor alert on marijuana-related investments. In its alert, the SEC detailed trading suspensions of five companies with operations relating to the marijuana industry. The alert also provides advice to investors interested in marijuana-related investments, including the risks of penny stock or microcap investments, risks related to unregistered offerings and the research potential investors should undertake before investing.